Serif Normal Gukon 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, quotations, classic, literary, refined, formal, scholarly, text emphasis, classic readability, editorial tone, literary voice, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, diagonal stress, open counters.
This is a slanted serif with moderate stroke modulation and bracketed serifs that soften the joins into stems. The letterforms show a gently calligraphic rhythm: diagonals and curves carry a subtle diagonal stress, and terminals tend to finish with tapered, slightly rounded endings rather than blunt cuts. Proportions feel traditional, with compact lowercase bodies and relatively prominent ascenders and descenders; counters remain fairly open, helping the texture stay even in continuous text. Numerals and capitals follow the same italicized, slightly dynamic construction, creating a cohesive, bookish color on the page.
It suits long-form reading such as book interiors, essays, and magazine features where an italic serif voice is desired. It also works well for pull quotes, epigraphs, captions, and other secondary text elements that benefit from a refined, classical emphasis.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking editorial and literary settings rather than loud display. Its slant and softened serifs add warmth and motion, giving a refined, slightly old-world voice that reads as thoughtful and formal.
The design appears aimed at providing a conventional, readable italic serif with a gentle calligraphic influence—prioritizing steady paragraph texture, traditional proportions, and a polished, literary feel.
The sample text shows an even, flowing line with consistent spacing and a stable baseline, suggesting it is intended to hold together in paragraphs. The italic angle is noticeable but not extreme, and the modulation stays restrained enough to avoid sparkle while still providing a traditional serif character.